Norfolk Plumbing is now Powell's Norfolk
Norfolk Plumbing, Inc. started in 2001 with one plumber, one truck and a garage. In 2022 it joined Powell's and became Powell's…
Powell's apprenticeship program: learn a trade, get paid
Quick answer
Powell's offers paid plumbing and HVAC apprenticeships at all three branches. You work alongside an experienced technician, take trade classes and earn a paycheck while you learn. No experience is needed, and a resume is optional.
College isn't the right path for everyone, and the cost of a four-year degree keeps climbing. Skilled trades like plumbing and HVAC offer steady work, real skills and a clear path to a license, and you can start earning on day one.
Powell's has trained apprentices for years. Our Norfolk branch took part in Virginia's registered apprenticeship program back when it was still Norfolk Plumbing, and today apprenticeships are open at all three branches: Norfolk, Winchester and Wilmington.
How it works
- Learn on the job. Ride along with an experienced technician and learn the tools, the codes and how to treat a customer's home.
- Take trade classes. Classroom learning builds toward your journeyman license.
- Get paid while you learn. Apprentices are paid employees from the first day.
- Grow. Apprentices become technicians, and technicians become leads and specialists. We'd rather promote from within.
Who we're looking for
People who show up on time, want to learn and take pride in doing the job right. You'll need a high school diploma or GED. No experience is needed and a resume is optional.
Frequently asked questions
Am I paid during the apprenticeship? +
Yes. Apprentices are paid employees. Your branch will go over pay when you apply.
Do I need experience? +
No. We're looking for people who show up, want to learn and treat customers well.
How do I apply? +
Use the form on our apprenticeship page, or call your nearest branch.
